Hop on the bus for an unforgettable field trip at bergenPAC! The School Time series features performances tailored to different age groups, offering many students their first taste of a professional theater experience. The shows align with subjects like STEM, history, cultural studies and social emotional learning.
Tickets are just $15 per student, and FREE for teachers and chaperons, allowing it to be an affordable and fun experience for all!
Check out the lineup hitting our stage this 2024/2025 school year!
To book tickets or for more information, please contact groupsales@bergenpac.org or 201-816-8160 ex. 1024.
Black History Celebration Through the Lens of Hip Hop: The Live Mix’D Tape!
Multi disciplinary HipHop artist D-Cross presents key moments from Black History in America using rap, beatboxing and spoken word poetry. The range of achievements covered will span from years of historical, cultural and social events.
Peter and the Wolf is a folk tale set to music. It premiered May 2, 1936, in Moscow. Since then it has introduced children to classical music and the different instruments of the orchestra. Composer Sergei Prokofiev was commissioned by Natalya Sats, the director of the Central Children’s Theatre in Moscow, to create a symphonic work for the children’s theater. Peter and the Wolf is Prokofiev’s most popular composition.
Doktor Kaboom! Look Out! Science is Coming!
Students can enjoy the original Doktor Kaboom! show in which the good Doktor takes his audience on an educational tour of the modern scientific method, using humor and comedy while demonstrating spectacular applications of the physical sciences.
Topics covered include: safety, pressure and force, simple machines, velocity, application of science to everyday life, the scientific method (hypothesis and experimentation), multiple experimentation, constant discovery of new information and data, chemical reactions, exothermic, external and chemical formula, mass, air pressure and demonstration vs.experimentation.
Nobody has to tell teachers and principals how hard middle school students struggle to define themselves and fit in. New freedoms and expectations, changing bodies, roiled emotions, gossip, dating, painful self-consciousness and nagging insecurities, the sense of being judged and being labeled: it all adds up to a time of confusion and pressure.
The real power of this program – and what has most impressed educators familiar with it – is the way it gives voice to the students. Interspersed with entertaining skits are short videos in which middle school kids speak candidly about the pressures and worries they face. Teachers speak candidly as well, underscoring how deeply they care about their students.
Mexico Beyond Mariachi is a multi-cultural ensemble of professional musicians, actors, dancers and teaching artists whose love of Mexican traditions and way of life shines bright in every performance. Our philosophy is rooted in the belief that art and culture are an integral part of the development of every individual’s outlook on life.
In TREKKING MEXICO, students take a deep dive into folk traditions, both ancient and contemporary. This colorful educational show takes you on a Mexican expedition of historic and geographic regions through folkloric music and dance. From feeling the rumbling drums of Tenochtitlan to the sweet sounds of the stringed Jaranas of Veracruz, audiences are transported to the jungles of Tabasco and trek the mountains of Guerrero, this multimedia show will whisk you away on a joyful ride through this culturally rich republic.
How long do these performances last? School Time series shows typically run between 45-50 minutes. Please note, this does NOT include the time it takes for all audience members to enter and exit the venue.
When should our group arrive to the theater? All School Time Series shows start at 10 am. Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime, so 9:30 am would be the perfect time to arrive.
Are teachers and chaperones really free? Yes! Teachers and chaperones attend for free:)
How much are tickets for students? Tickets are $15 per student.
Once my reservation is booked, will we receive tickets? No physical tickets are issued for our School Time Series shows. Once your group's booking is confirmed, you will be listed on our seating chart. On the day of the performance, our ushers will guide you to your seats.
Can I purchase a ticket if our group consists of 5 or fewer people? Yes, we welcome all interested parties.
What happens if a student gets sick on the day of the show? Do we still owe the money for that individual if they cannot attend? No, if you have already paid and a student is unable to attend due to illness, we can refund you for that unused seat.
What happens if the performers have to cancel, or the show is canceled due to bad weather? Depending on the circumstances, we will gladly transfer your confirmed tickets/reservation to our next available School Time series event.
Are we allowed to bring food or drink into the theater for our students? We do not have space to accommodate students for lunch, so we do not allow food or drink on the premises. However, water bottles are permitted.
Where is the performance located? The performance will be held at 30 North Van Brunt, Englewood, NJ 07631. Upon arrival, please proceed to the theater lobby where our security team will direct your bus driver for parking, and our ushers will assist you to your seats.